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South Dakota FSA Acting Director Advises Producers To Submit Acreage Reports

The crop acreage reporting deadline for farmers to their Farm Service Agency offices is July 15. Joe Schultz, South Dakota’s…

Senate Ag Committee To Hold Hearing On Broken Cattle Markets

Senate Agriculture Committee member John Thune of South Dakota has announced the Senate Panel will hold a hearing June 23…

New Drug to Treat Alzheimer’s Disease

A new drug to treat Alzheimer’s disease has gathered a lot of interest and criticism.

Educating Not Indoctrinating

Educators are pushing back against charges from some politicians that teachers and schools are “indoctrinating” students in everything from negative American history to critical race theory.

Convincing People to Get Vaccinated

Covid-19 vaccinations are widely available in South Dakota but the pace of those getting shots has slowed down.

One Dead in I-80 Crash

The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating a fatality crash that occurred at approximately 6:40 a.m. Thursday on Interstate 80 between Lincoln and Omaha.

One Dead in Butte County Crash

One person died Wednesday afternoon in a three-vehicle crash in Belle Fourche.

Biofuels Industry Welcomes Pandemic Relief But More Aid Is Needed

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced more details surrounding the USDA Pandemic Assistance for Producers Initiative. Earlier in March, the…

Bright Political Future Predicted for SD Governor Kristi Noem

A national republican operative says South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is becoming an important national figure in the GOP.

Plenty of Power for NPPD Customers

The hot dry weather has created a heavy demand for electricity for air conditioning and irrigation systems.

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